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Ministry of Defence
PRESS RELEASE
11th Round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting
The 11th round India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on 09 April 2021. The two sides had a detailed exchange of views for the resolution of the remaining issues related to disengagement along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh. The two sides agreed on the need to resolve the outstanding issues in an expeditious manner in accordance with the existing agreements and protocols. In this context it was highlighted also that completion of disengagement in other areas would pave the way for two sides to consider de-escalation of forces and ensure full restoration of peace and tranquility and enable progress in bilateral relations. The two sides agreed that it was important to take guidance from the consensus of their leaders, continue their communication and dialogue and work towards a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest. They also agreed to jointly maintain stability on the ground, avoid any new incidents and jointly maintain peace in the border areas.
Ministry of Defence
Inauguration of Southern Star Veterans Node
Pune, 28 April 2022
A Veterans’ Node has been created at Headquarters Southern Command Unit Run Canteen Complex. The aim of this node is to provide a single point access to the veterans of Pune Station for addressing their concerns. It’s a state of the art complex with tailor made workstations to facilitate easy access and to expeditiously provide information of various benefits and entitlements. The Southern Star fraternity reaffirms its commitment to the cause of veterans and their well-being.
Southern Star Veterans’ Node complex was inaugurated by the senior most Veteran in Pune station, Lt Gen B T Pandit, PVSM, VrC  on 28 April 2022 in presence of Lt Gen JS Nain, PVSM, AVSM, SM, GOC-in-C, Southern Command and veterans of Pune station. The veterans expressed happiness and gratitude to the Army Commander and Headquarter Southern Command for the welfare initiatives being under taken for veterans.PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Science & Technology
IACS Kolkata INSPIRE faculty’s work on Black Holes and Gravitational Waves to help understanding fundamentals of our nature
Dr. Sumanta Chakraborty from School of Physical Sciences and School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science  Kolkata, a recipient of the INSPIRE faculty award instituted by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India has provided new ways to look into the thermodynamic properties of black holes. The techniques developed through his theoretical work in these areas are now routinely being used in various analyses involving black holes and its various other incarnations.
Dr. Chakraborty’s research work is primarily focused on the areas of Gravitational physics and, in particular black holes.
The recent progress in gravitational wave astronomy and black hole shadow measurement can be exploited to understand gravitational theories better. His works in these directions not only provide bounds on the parameter space but is also acting as a guiding principle for subsequent analysis.
The research work performed by him during the tenure of the INSPIRE Faculty fellowship has received significant interest from both national and international communities. The techniques developed by his research are currently being used in other research activities as well. Some of his research works in the area of the gravitational wave will be of significant importance, given the upcoming LIGO-India observatory and world-wide interest in understanding fundamental physics using gravitational waves.
Gravitational physics and, in particular, black holes have been the hotspot of public imagination for decades. Since he works and specializes in this particular topic, he often gives public lectures among students to make them aware of how science can explain these interesting features and how black holes can be ‘seen’ using gravitational waves. This makes the students and common people more aware about usefulness of science in explaining the nature around us.
“Using the contingency grant, I regularly organize seminars in related topics to inspire research on gravitational physics at the host institution,” Dr. Chakraborty said.
He hopes that his research work may act as one of the chief scientific agenda of LIGO-India since he is among the very few people pursuing these research topics in India. This will certainly help to further boost science activities in India and will help the Indian society to participate more with the scientific community.” Dr. Chakraborty added.
[Publication links: http://inspirehep.net/author/profile/Sumanta.Chakraborty.1
For further details contact Dr. Sumanta Chakraborty
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Ministry of Power
Cabinet approves measures to provide liquidity in the Power Sector Dues to the financial stress caused by COVID-19
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a one-time relaxation to Power Finance Corporation  and Rural Electrification Corporation  for extending loans to Distribution Companies  above limits of working capital cap of 25% of last year’s revenues under Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana .
One-time relaxation would help in providing liquidity to the power sector and ensure payments by State Governments to DISCOMs.
Background:
The outbreak of the global pandemic COVID-19 in the country and the consequent nationwide lockdown has exacerbated the liquidity problems for the power sector. Revenues of the power distribution companies have nosedived as people are unable to pay for the electricity consumed while power supplies., being an essential service, have been maintained. Energy consumption has decreased substantially. The liquidity of the power sector is not expected to improve in the short term, as economic activity and power demand will take some time to pick up. There is, thus, an immediate need to infuse liquidity in the power sector for continuation of power supply.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Narayan Rane invites UAE to invest in India, calls for working together to enable MSMEs to explore new opportunities
Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane along with MoS, MSME, Shri BPS Verma and senior Officers of the Ministry met the Government of UAE delegation led by MoS for Entrepreneurship and SMEs Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi.
Shri Rane highlighted that UAE is India's third largest trading partner and we look forward to work together to set up a system that enables the MSMEs to explore new opportunities and also scale the already existing businesses. He invited the UAE to invest in India in sectors such as infrastructure, food processing, energy .
AS&DC, MSME Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh reiterated that the SMEs of both countries have immense potential to scale up bilateral trade by sharing best practices, knowledge, skilling, transfer of technology .
JS, MSME Ms. Mercy Epao said that India and the UAE enjoy excellent bilateral relations, which are deeply rooted historically and culturally and we look forward to future endeavors. She highlighted that CEPA has opened new opportunities for trade and investments between the two countries which will benefit SMEs and startups.
Ministry of Home Affairs
NCMC reconvenes to oversee preparedness for Cyclonic Storm ‘NISARGA’
Cabinet Secretary Sh. Rajiv Gauba chaired the second meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee  to review the preparedness of States and Central Ministries/Agencies to deal with the Cyclonic Storm “Nisarga”.
India Meteorological Department  has stated that the Severe Cyclonic Storm is expected to impact the Maharashtra coast by the afternoon/evening of 3rd June. High wind speeds ranging up to 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph are expected, accompanied by heavy rainfall and storm surges of 1-2 metres in the coastal districts of the State.
The storm is likely to impact the coastal districts of Raigad, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar in Maharashtra alongwith Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bhavnagar and Bharuch districts of Gujarat and Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Officers of State Governments/UT apprised the NCMC of preparatory measures taken by them. They also assured that adequate stocks of essential supplies were available with them and that all emergency services were in readiness. Bulk SMS facility provided by Telecom Department was being used to warn residents likely to be affected by the cyclone and evacuation of people was also underway.
NDRF has deployed 40 teams in the States and UT and additional teams are also been airlifted. Rescue and relief teams of the Army and Navy along with ships and aircrafts of the Navy and Air Force have been put on standby. Ships of the Coast Guard are already engaged in rescuing fishermen at sea.
Reviewing the preparedness of the States and Central Agencies, Cabinet Secretary directed that all necessary measures be taken to complete evacuation of people from low lying areas in cyclone path and ensure the return of all fishermen from the sea. Special efforts may be made to ensure that essential medical services to COVID patients are not disrupted. Agencies were also directed to activate contingency plans to ensure safety of Power, Telecommunication, Nuclear, Chemical, Aviation and Shipping infrastructure and assets.
Additional Chief Secretaries of Maharashtra and Gujarat, and Adviser to Administrator of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu participated in the meeting through Video Conference. Senior Officers from the Ministries of Home Affairs, Shipping, Power, Railways, Telecommunications, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Atomic Energy, Chemicals and Petro Chemicals, Civil Aviation, Health, IMD, IDS, NDMA and NDRF also attended the meeting.
NCMC will meet again to take stock of the emerging situation.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President briefs the Vice President of the Republic of Argentina about Pulwama terror attack and the Argentina leader condemns it;
India and Argentina need to work actively in widening and deepening of bilateral trade and promotion of investments: Vice President
Interacts with the Vice President of the Republic of Argentina
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has briefed the visiting Vice President of the Republic of Argentina, Mrs. Gabriela Michetti about the terrorist attack that had taken place in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir and the Argentina leader strongly condemned it and said that Argentina is with India in the fight against terrorism. Shri Naidu was interacting with the Vice President of the Republic of Argentina, who called on him, here today.
The Vice President of India recalled India-Argentina special declaration against terrorism issued on 18th February during the visit of the President of Argentina, Mr. Mauricio Macri to India.
Both leaders also discussed regional and multilateral issues. The Vice President of India said that the battle for peace includes, in the current context, the battle against terror, corruption, climate change, illicit money and arms flows and drugs menace. He further said that India and Argentina should work actively in widening and deepening of bilateral trade and promotion of investments in sectors of mutual interest.
This was the second high level visit from Argentina during the year after the President of Argentina, Mr. Mauricio Macri visited India in February 2019, when India and Argentina are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Both the leaders exchanged views on parliamentary functioning, bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. They committed to further strengthen India-Argentina multi-faceted cooperation now elevated to a strategic partnership. They recalled the road-map laid by the two leaders during the President of Argentina, Mr. Mauricio Macri visit to India. They also stressed the need for both sides to work together in the new areas identified including defence, nuclear energy, space, mining including Lithium, Antarctica, agriculture, IT, health, renewable and non-renewable energy, tourism, films etc.
Shri Naidu acknowledged the efforts made by the Vice President of Argentina for empowerment of people with disabilities, both within Argentina and globally. He also appreciated the peaceful and invigorating experience she had at the Brahma Kumar is event in which she participated recently.
The Vice President of Argentina invited the Vice President of India to visit Argentina and participate in the Global Disability Conference which is going to be held in Argentina in June 2019.
AYUSH
Government to promote AYUSH treatment through health tourism
Heal in India is an Initiative of the Government to promote the Medical Tourism in the country. Under this initiative,Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Ayush has been working with Centre for Development of Advanced Computing  and Services Export Promotion Council for developing a ‘One Step’ Heal in India portal for Promotion of Medical Value Travel.
Ministry of Ayush signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with India Tourism Development Corporation , Ministry of Tourism to work together for the promotion of Medical Value Travel in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine.
Ministry of Ayush developed a Central Sector Scheme namely Champion Service Sector Scheme for Medical Value Travel Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of Interest Subsidy is provided to private investors for the establishment of Super Specialty Hospitals/ Day Care Centres of the systems recognized under The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine  Act, 2020 or The National Commission for Homeopathy  Act, 2020 in FY 2021-22.
Couples of Chintan Shivir were organized by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare to promote Heal in India and Heal by India. Ministry of Ayush has also participated in these Chintan Shivir. Certain action points were identified in this shivir to promote traditional medicine through Tourism in India.
A Round Table and Plenary Session on Heal in India- Medical Value Travel were also organized during Global Ayush Investment and Innovation summit at Gandhinagar, Gujrat to promote India as No. 1 destination for Medical Value Travel.
List of National Institutes under the aegis of Ministry of AYUSH having attached hospitals
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S.No.
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Name of Institute
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Location
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Name of the State/UT
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1
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Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda
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Jamnagar
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Gujarat
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2
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National Institute of Ayurveda Jaipur
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Jaipur
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Rajasthan
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3
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All India Institute of Ayurveda
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New Delhi
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New Delhi
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4
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North Eastern Institute on Ayurveda & Homoeopathy
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Shillong
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Meghalaya
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5
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North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine
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Pasighat
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Arunachal Pradesh
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6
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National Institute of Homoeopathy
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Kolkata
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West Bengal
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7
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National Institute of Unani Medicine
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Bengaluru
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Karnataka
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8
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National Institute of Naturopathy
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Pune
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Maharashtra
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9
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National Institute of Siddha
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Chennai
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Tamil Nadu
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10
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National Institute of Sowa Rigpa
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Leh
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Ladakh
This information was given by Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Loksabha today.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The Central Statistics Office , Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to March, 2019, based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions. A detailed note is annexed.
Click here to access the detailed note related to Employment Outlook
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Regulariztion of certain allowances being paid over and above the 50%  ceiling prescribed by DPE to the executives of certain operational category employees of AAI
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the regularization of certain allowances  being paid over and above the 50%  / 25%  ceiling prescribed by Department of Public Enterprisess  to the executives of certain operational category employees viz. Air Traffic Controllers, Communication Officers, and Pilots of Airports Authority of India  and to keep these allowances outside the purview of 35%  ceiling. Their job entails complex set of tasks requiring very high level of knowledge and expertise, as well as the practical application of specific skills pertaining to cognitive domains  communicative aspects and human relations.
The decision has been taken in view of the fact that air-traffic has increased manifold and these technical personnel are keeping the aviation activity over our skies very safe; in order to attract the best talent and to retain the existing trained manpower to provide world-class facilities to air-travellers, these professionals are required to be compensated suitably.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates M. Sreeshankar for winning Silver medal in Men’s long jump at CWG 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated M. Sreeshankar for winning Silver medal in Men’s long jump at the CWG 2022 in Birmingham.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"M. Sreeshankar's Silver medal at the CWG is a special one. It is after decades that India has won a medal in Men’s long jump at the CWG. His performance augurs well for the future of Indian athletics. Congratulations to him. May he keep excelling in the times to come."
Special Service and Features
Sixth conviction of Tamilnadu & Pondicherry charge of Income Tax Department during the Financial Year 2023-24 on account of offence committed in violation of the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961
The Income Tax Department , Chennai has got the sixth conviction for the financial year 2023-24 in respect of the prosecution proceedings initiated against a company and two of its directors for the offence committed under section u/s 276CC r/w/s 278B of Income Tax Act, 1961 viz., for the failure to file return of income for the AY 2013-14 as per the provisions of section 139 of IT Act.
2. A Prosecution complaint for the assessment year 2013-14 was filed against the assessee company M/s. B N Tracem India Ltd and two of its directors namely, T. Bhavanarayanan, Managing Director and T. Vamidevi, Director for the offence committed u/s 176CC r.w.s 278B of IT Act, 1961 for failure to file return of income for the AY 2013-14.
3. The Hon'ble Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Economic Offences-I, Chennai has passed order holding the assessee company and its director guilty of the offences charged u/s 276CC r.w.s. 278B of IT Act, 1961 for the AY 2013-14. Shri. L. Muralikrishnan, Special Public Prosecutor represented the Department in the prosecution proceedings in this case.
4. The accused company was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of Rs.50,000/- and the director Smt. T. Vamidevi of the company was also convicted and sentenced to undergo 2 year RI and to pay fine of Rs.50,000/-. The charge against the managing director was held to have abated on account of his demise during the course of the trial proceedings.
Special Service and Features
Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar to visit Kerala
Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will visit State tomorrow . On 8th July, the Minister will visit Sivagiri Mutt, Thiruvananthapuram and Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram. He will address the 1st Annual Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Memorial lecture at Hotel Raviz, Kollam at 5 PM and will also meet entrepreneurs, academic and corporate heads. On 9th July, the Minister will address Balagokulam State Conference at Indraprastham Auditorium, Thirunakkara, Kottayam at 10 AM. He will also visit Malayala Manorama Headquarters at 11.30 AM and attend a meeting at Joyees Residency, Kottyam at 1.45 PM. He will depart from Kochi to Goa in the evening.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 252
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 84.82 crore
More than 64 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
In a landmark achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 84.82 Crore  today. More than 64 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,70,791
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2nd Dose
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88,13,506
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,48,449
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2nd Dose
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1,47,59,561
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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34,37,02,598
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2nd Dose
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7,08,98,106
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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15,52,26,535
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2nd Dose
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7,28,36,994
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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9,90,78,869
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2nd Dose
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5,42,45,102
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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62,67,27,242
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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22,15,53,269
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Total
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84,82,80,511
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 24thSeptember, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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214
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2nd Dose
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10,528
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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275
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2nd Dose
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36,190
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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26,30,296
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2nd Dose
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19,16,309
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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6,70,079
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2nd Dose
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5,85,232
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3,27,518
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2nd Dose
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2,82,165
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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36,28,382
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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28,30,424
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Total
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64,58,806
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Special Service and Features
Southern Railway GM holds meeting with MPs
General Manager, Southern Railway Shri John Thomas today conducted a virtual meeting with Members of Parliament belonging to both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, representing constituencies falling under Thiruvananthapuram Division.
MPs were informed about the various aspects of Southern Railway working, detailing the achievements and development of various passenger amenities and highlighted the various infrastructural developmental works that are in progress and those completed successfully during the pandemic. They were also briefed about the various works undertaken by Railways in Thiruvananthapuram Division especially in respect of cleanliness of railway premises, station development, as well as the dedicated service of the railway employees during the pandemic lockdown and post-pandemic period especially in running of Oxygen specials, Shramik Special Trains for transporting the migrant workers to their home states during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as Parcel Cargo Express Trains carrying essential commodities across the zone to serve the public. Discussions were on various aspects related to train services, redevelopment of stations, passenger facilities, expeditious completion of railway projects, etc.
MPs who attended the meeting include Shri Kodikunnil Suresh, Shri N.K.Premachandran, Shri Anto Antony, Shri Adoor Prakash, Shri Thomas Chazhikadan, Shri TN Prathapan, Shri A.M.Ariff, Shri Benny Behanan, Shri Hibi Eden, Ms. Ramya Haridas and Shri John Brittas.
Shri R. Mukund, Divisional Railway Manager, Thiruvananthapuram Division and Principal Heads of the Departments of Southern Railway also participated in the meeting.
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